Ingredients
1 quart rich milk
4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
nutmeg or cinnamon

Directions
Scald milk without boiling. Beat eggs lightly, then add sugar and salt. Pour in scalded milk while stirring. Add vanilla. Pour into custard cups or a large glass baking dish. Sprinkle on a bit of nutmeg or cinnamon before baking.

Set in a pan of water and bake at 325 degrees until set. If using a large baking dish, the baking time may be as long as an hour.